Do you have green fingers? Keen to work with plants? Enjoy the freedom or working outdoors? Then come and help us keep our community garden in check by becoming a Volunteer Gardener with Emmaus Glasgow.
Main duties:
- Mowing the grass
- Weeding plant beds
- Working with companions to plant new beds of flowers, herbs and produce
- General tidying of our garden areas
Desirable skills and experience:
- Some experience in a garden or allotment
- A willingness to work with our companions and pass on knowledge
Benefits of volunteering with Emmaus Glasgow:
- The opportunity to work with our companions and contribute to our goal of providing valuable experience to those who have experienced homelessness.
- The chance to be part of the Emmaus Glasgow community and meet likeminded people
- Additional training opportunities
- Access to staff support while on shift
- Travel expenses to and from shifts, if required
- Meals for shifts longer than 4 hours
What we ask of you:
- Commitment to volunteering sessions as regularly as you are able
- Timely contact of your supervisor when you are unable to attend a shift
- A positive attitude while on shift
- Patience and empathy for our companions and their circumstances
- Commitment to Emmaus’s ethos and values
Apply today:
To apply for this role please get in touch:
T: 0141 353 3903
E:[email protected]